There's an action packed programme of School of Adventure courses ready to introduce people to new sports or coach those who just want to brush up on their skills from wild swimming, fell-running and walking to caving, climbing, biking and bushcraft activities

In the evening there's great food, great music and talks, films and campfires.

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Every month Alpkit donates 1% of its sales, a minimum of 10% of its annual profit, plus the proceeds from events such as the Big Shakeout to the Alpkit Foundation. The Alpkit Foundation is an independent charity registered with the Charities Commision (Reg No 1162585). Every pound donated to the Foundation will directly support outdoor activity.

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Big Shakeout Activities deadline this week

By Jay Oram | 14, Sep, 2011

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The Big Shakeout is getting close and a lot of the courses are filling up quick and some have even sold out! We wouldn’t want you to miss out on that course you have been eyeing up over the last few months.

The deadline for the School of Adventure tickets is fast approaching and in order to make sure all the sessions take place and everyone gets the chance to try some great activities, here’s a quick list of some cool courses, what’s going on at the hub and what activities are filling up quick. Some courses will get pulled if there are not enough numbers to run them.

Entertainment
We are on the lookout for bands to play on the Saturday evening, the bar is sorted and the food booked. Friday evening sees Word of Mouth lectures with Andy Kirkpatrick, Johnny Dawes, Niall Grimes and a bunch of Alpkit staff and customers telling the story of an adventure, either already happened or there ludicrous plans. All this as well as the Guyrope Gourmet, slacklines, a bunch of stunning walks and rides to enjoy and an avalanche transceiver trail.

Some adventures you won’t want to miss!
The Classic climbs tick-list, 1000ft of grit stone cragging.Sky-ropes and High ropes sessions - amazing fun for all the family.
Lastly check out the Bike skills courses, to get everything a little bit slicker on the Thornbridge pump track.

Have fun choosing the activities and get in touch if you need some more info.